Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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